Oklahoma State Stuns #16 BYU in Massive Upset

Cowboys' win gives hope for the rest of the season under new coach Steve Lutz

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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In a stunning upset, the Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated the #16 BYU Cougars in a lopsided victory at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The Cowboys, led by a breakout performance from sophomore guard Anthony Roy, delivered a decisive blow to the highly ranked Cougars, giving new head coach Steve Lutz and the Oklahoma State program a much-needed boost of momentum early in the season.

Why it matters

This victory over a top-ranked opponent provides a major confidence boost for the Oklahoma State team and its new head coach Steve Lutz, who is looking to turn the program around after a disappointing recent stretch. The win instantly gives the Cowboys hope for a more successful season and could be a sign that Lutz is the right person to lead the team back to prominence in the Big 12 conference.

The details

Oklahoma State dominated the game from start to finish, taking a double-digit lead in the first half and never looking back. Sophomore guard Anthony Roy had a breakout performance, scoring a career-high 28 points and providing a spark on both ends of the floor. The Cowboys' stifling defense held the high-powered Cougars offense in check, limiting their ability to mount a comeback.

  • The game took place on February 4, 2026 at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

The players

Anthony Roy

A sophomore guard for the Oklahoma State Cowboys who had a career-high 28 points in the upset win over BYU.

Steve Lutz

The new head coach of the Oklahoma State men's basketball team, looking to turn the program around after a disappointing recent stretch.

BYU Cougars

The #16 ranked college basketball team that was upset by Oklahoma State.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge win for our program and a testament to the hard work our guys have put in. Anthony Roy stepped up in a big way, and our defense was stifling all night long.”

— Steve Lutz, Head Coach, Oklahoma State Cowboys (khou.com)

What’s next

The Cowboys will look to build on this momentum as they continue their conference schedule, with a key matchup against #11 Texas coming up next week.

The takeaway

Oklahoma State's stunning upset of the highly ranked BYU Cougars provides a much-needed boost of confidence and hope for the program under new head coach Steve Lutz. The Cowboys' dominant performance, led by a breakout game from sophomore guard Anthony Roy, shows that they have the potential to be a force to be reckoned with in the Big 12 this season.